Pan-Fried Cod with Slaw
Serves:
4 people
Prep Time:
00h 25
Cook Time:
00h 08
Fun is on the menu with this fresh take on classic fried fish. Breaded with cracker meal, cod gets seasoned with tangy apple cider vinegar and seared to a crispy golden brown.
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Ingredients and Method
Ingredients
- FOR THE SLAW:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon caraway or celery seeds
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 head light-green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- 1 gala apple, julienned
- 1 bunch scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
- FOR THE FISH:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 cod
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cracker meal or crushed saltine crackers
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- kosher salt
- vegetable oil, for shallow frying
Method
- Prepare the slaw: Whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, caraway seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Toss in the cabbage, carrot, apple and scallions; cover and refrigerate.
- Prepare the fish: Whisk the egg and milk in a medium bowl; add the cod and set aside to soak. Mix the flour, cracker meal, cayenne pepper and a pinch of salt on a plate.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the fish from the milk mixture and dredge in the flour mixture, turning to coat. Fry in the hot oil until golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt and pepper. Serve with the slaw and extra mustard.
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